Santa Lucia Highlands

The Santa Lucia Highlands (SLH) appellation in southeast Monterey County comprises more than 50 privately owned vineyards and covers nearly 6,400 acres. As early as the 1790s, Spanish explorers discovered the well-draining limestone soil and cool climate of the region was particularly conducive for farming and grape-growing. In 1991, the Santa Lucia Highlands achieved formal American Viticulture Appellation recognition. Early on, Testarossa Winery recognized the high quality of grapes grown in this region and has been making wines from this region since 1997, forming enduring and collaborative partnerships with the finest SLH growers. Today, we source grapes from 10 SLH vineyards which go into producing some of the country’s highest rated Pinot Noirs and Chardonnays.

Tasting Room

Carmel Valley

Our Carmel Valley Tasting Room is conveniently located in the heart of Carmel Valley Village, 12 miles east of Highway 1.

1 E. Carmel Valley Road (at Paso Hondo)
Carmel Valley, CA 93924

Hours
Sunday-Friday: 12pm to 5pm
Saturday: 11am to 6pm

We are open for wine tasting every day except Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day and New Year’s Day. Hours may occasionally change to accommodate winery events.

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Carmel Valley Tasting Room

Carmel Valley Tasting Room

Testarossa Winery joins more than a dozen and a half other tasting rooms in charming Carmel Valley Village that sell wine from Santa Lucia Highlands vineyards and other notable Central Coast AVAs. We feature a modern and lively ambiance, where Wine Club members, guests and visitors from around the world are sure to enjoy the warm hospitality of our knowledgeable and professional tasting room hosts, and have a chance to sample our exceptional single vineyard Pinot Noirs and Chardonnays, appellation blends and seasonal releases.

The wine tasting menu changes every week, ensuring that each visit is a unique tasting experience. Our wines are available for purchase in the tasting room and all Wine Club benefits apply – discount purchases, special promotions and Club allocation pick-ups.

Whether you are new to the world of wine or a seasoned wine connoisseur, we invite you to bring your friends and family to our tasting room in Carmel Valley. Be sure to check out our gift shop, wine specials, holiday specials, and community and club member events. After your tasting flight, we invite you to enjoy a glass of your favorite wine and small plate offerings on the patio, followed by a leisurely stroll through the quaint village of Carmel Valley.

Yes, we are dog-friendly!

Tasting Room:

With a portfolio of nearly 40 different wines, we are proud to offer an evolving tasting menu that features flights of Single Vineyard Pinot Noirs and Chardonnays and Appellation blends. Tasting Room visitors can also enjoy Bordeaux style red blends, a surprise Cabernet, a seasonal Rose’ and dessert wines that give a nod to our long history with Jesuit Novitiate wine makers.

Tasting fees range from $10 to $20 with fee waived with a bottle purchase. Our valued Wine Club members and their guests always taste for free. Tastings are limited to one per person per day.

Directions

1 E. Carmel Valley Road, Carmel Valley, CA 93924

Southbound:

From CA-17 S to CA-1 S and then CA-68 E to Laureles Grade Rd. Turn left on W Carmel Valley Road in Carmel Valley.

From US-101 S, take exit 330 in Salinas. Then take N Davis Rd. to CA-68 W to Laureles Grade Rd. and turn left on W Carmel Valley Rd. in Carmel Valley.

Northbound:

From US-101 N, take Abbott St. exit. Take CA-68 W and turn left on Laureles Grade Rd. and left on W Carmel Valley Rd.